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valproic acid and Plasmodium falciparum Malaria

valproic acid has been researched along with Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in 1 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The primary outcome was the number of seizures in the past month (30 days)."1.48Asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia and seizure control in children with nodding syndrome; a cross-sectional study. ( Akun, P; Anguzu, R; Idro, R; Kayongo, E; Marsh, K; Newton, CRJC; Ningwa, A; Ogwang, R, 2018)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ogwang, R1
Anguzu, R1
Akun, P1
Ningwa, A1
Kayongo, E1
Marsh, K1
Newton, CRJC1
Idro, R1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Plasmodium falciparum Malaria

ArticleYear
Asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia and seizure control in children with nodding syndrome; a cross-sectional study.
    BMJ open, 2018, 10-18, Volume: 8, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Antiparasitic Agents; Child; Cross-Sectional Studies; Doxycycline; Fema

2018